News Summary
An 18-year-old woman, MyAngel Walker, reported missing last week, has been identified as a homicide victim in Greenwood County. Two suspects, both 19, have been arrested in connection with her death. Walker’s body was discovered in a burned vehicle, leading to a significant investigation. Authorities are calling for information from the public as the community mourns the tragic loss of a young life. The suspects are currently held without bond as the investigation continues.
Greenwood County, SC – An 18-year-old woman, MyAngel Walker, who was reported missing last week, has been identified as the victim of a homicide, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Walker was last seen in Clinton, SC, before her body was discovered in a burned vehicle on July 11, 2025, prompting a major investigation into her death.
Authorities have charged 19-year-old Malachi Pressley with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Another 19-year-old, Taylor Kinard, faces charges as an accessory after the fact. Both suspects are being held at the Johnson Detention Center, with a magistrate court judge denying bond to each of them. They now have the option to petition the general court for bond in the coming week.
Walker was reported missing on July 8, 2025, after she failed to show up for her shift at NHC Healthcare in Clinton. Concerned family members contacted local law enforcement to file a missing person’s report. The case quickly transitioned from a missing person investigation to a homicide investigation after Walker’s body was found inside a vehicle on McKenzie Road in Ninety Six three days later.
According to investigators, Pressley allegedly shot and killed Walker between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on the night she went missing. Kinard is accused of helping Pressley dispose of Walker’s body, contributing to the tragic circumstances surrounding her death. The exact nature of the relationship between Walker and Pressley prior to the incident remains unclear as authorities continue to investigate the background and connection among those involved.
The Clinton Police Department has taken the lead on the investigation, receiving support from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Local authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to step forward and contact the Clinton Police Department at (864) 833-7512 or Crime Stoppers at 68-CRIME.
This shocking incident has left the Greenwood County community shaken, as residents grapple with the implications of such violence against a young woman. Walker’s family and friends have expressed their grief and emotions surrounding her untimely passing, signaling a communal outpouring of sorrow over the loss.
Pressley’s next scheduled court date is set for January 31, as the legal proceedings move forward. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities seek to piece together the events leading to Walker’s death and uncover any additional details that could provide clarity in this tragic case.
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